Insights from the Field
first hand accounts that narrate specific Bahá’í efforts in the field of action
online at news.bahai.org/podcasts/insights-from-the-field
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Episode 13: Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 1
– November 6, 2025
Two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.
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Episode 12: Application of spiritual principles to academic inquiry
– October 11, 2025
Participants at the annual ABS conference reflect on how spiritual principles can inform inquiry across diverse fields—from neuroscience to information technology.
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Episode 11: Educational initiatives in Zambia empower communities to reshape their future
– May 13, 2025
Explores how decades of Bahá’í educational efforts are empowering communities to apply spiritual principles to local needs and reshape their collective future.
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Episode 10: Canadian youth re-envision life’s purpose
– April 27, 2025
Explores how Bahá’í moral educational programs in Canada help youth place service at the center of their lives as they navigate contemporary life.
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Episode 9: Explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Uzbekistan to society
– December 21, 2024
Explores the rich history of the Bahá’í community in Uzbekistan, highlighting its contributions to education, equality of women and men, and social harmony.
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Episode 8: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace
– November 18, 2024
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.
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Episode 7: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to society
– October 28, 2024
Historian Mina Yazdani explores how Iran’s Bahá’í community, despite persecution, has contributed to social progress through education, health, and agriculture.
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Episode 6: Podcast explores annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies
– October 2, 2024
Explores the 48th ABS conference, featuring discussions on applying Bahá’í teachings to contemporary issues across diverse academic fields.
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Episode 5: Explores individual and collective transformation in Kenya
– June 10, 2024
Townshend Lihanda shares stories from Kenya about individual and collective transformation inspired by Bahá’í moral education programs.
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Episode 4: Explores advances in gender equality in India
– January 18, 2024
Counsellor Bhavna Anbarasan shares insights arising from Bahá’í endeavors in villages in the Indian state of Bihar where a culture of equality is taking root.
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Episode 3: Explores interplay of technology, values, and society
– December 11, 2023
Technologist Matt Weinberg shares insights on the implications of the principle of the harmony of science and religion for technological progress.
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Episode 2: Explores actions in PNG toward the common good
– November 28, 2023
Counsellor Kessia Ruh shares stories about emerging social action initiatives in Papua New Guinea that are giving hope for a more prosperous future.
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Episode 1: Explores FUNDAEC’s agricultural initiatives
– June 25, 2023
In this podcast episode, Leslie Stewart, Executive Director of FUNDAEC, discusses insights about some of that organization’s agricultural and educational initiatives.
In Conversation
a collective exploration by several individuals of the practical application of Bahá’í principles to the building of peaceful societies
online at news.bahai.org/podcasts/in-conversation
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Episode 25: Fostering cohesive neighborhoods in the United States
– September 23, 2025
Explores how youth in the US, inspired by spiritual principles, are discovering the joy of serving together for the common good.
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Episode 24: Hope inspires action in Central Asia
– September 11, 2025
Explores how young people in the Caucasus and Central Asia are overcoming social barriers and contributing to the betterment of their communities.
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Episode 23: Families foster belonging in Australian neighborhoods
– August 7, 2025
Explores how neighbors and groups of families in Australia are learning to support one another by applying spiritual principles to daily life.
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Episode 22: Advancing women’s education in Cambodia and Malawi
– July 28, 2025
Explores how Bahá’í educational programs in Cambodia and Malawi are empowering women to transcend traditional roles and contribute to progress.
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Episode 21: Cultivating harmony in Azerbaijan for over a century
– July 4, 2025
Members of Azerbaijan’s Bahá’í community reflect on how efforts to foster harmonious relationships at the grassroots have informed national discussions on pressing issues.
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Episode 20: BIC Brussels on education and societal attitudes that empower youth
– June 8, 2025
Explores BIC Brussels Office’s insights on conditions that enable young people’s capacities for meaningful social contribution to flourish.
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Episode 19: BIC explores oneness and interdependence in governance
– May 27, 2025
Explores the need for governance that recognizes humanity as an interdependent whole rather than competing units.
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Episode 18: Podcast explores youth efforts in the Canary Islands to live a coherent life
– April 3, 2025
In this episode, we hear how a growing number of young people in the Canary Islands are striving for coherence in many aspects of their lives, including sports.
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Episode 17: Podcast explores spiritual foundations of equality of women and men
– March 13, 2025
BIC representatives discuss how redefining power, fostering inclusive dialogue, and moral and spiritual educational programs are advancing equality of women and men.
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Episode 16: Podcast explores contributions to prevalent discourses in Kazakhstan
– February 3, 2025
Members of Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs discuss how collective exploration of spiritual principles over the years is fostering societal harmony.
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Episode 15: Podcast explores BIC’s contributions to the discourse on societal harmony
– January 15, 2025
BIC representatives discuss how spiritual principles and a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can guide efforts to foster societal harmony.
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Episode 14: Podcast explores the BIC’s contributions to the discourse on global governance
– September 19, 2024
BIC representatives explore the discourse on global governance, highlighting principles of oneness, consultation, and service ahead of UN Summit of the Future.
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Episode 13: Stories from temple dedication in Papua New Guinea
– August 1, 2024
Stories from the recent dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship, which stands as a symbol for unity and progress.
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Episode 13: Podcast explores implications of oneness for the African–European partnership
– May 17, 2024
Podcast explores implications of the principle of the oneness of humanity for the relationship between the African and European continents.
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Episode 12: Podcast explores dynamic relationships between worship and service
– April 25, 2024
Podcast explores two fundamental aspects of a spiritual life, worship and service, bringing together guests to share experiences from a few countries.
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Episode 11: Exploring contributions of the Bahá’í International Community to the betterment of the world
– March 22, 2024
Explores the history and evolution of the BIC and its contributions to discourses pertaining to the future and wellbeing of humanity.
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Episode 10: Podcast explores collective inquiry through Bahá’í studies
– March 3, 2024
Explores efforts of the Association for Bahá’í Studies to enrich the intellectual life of communities through consultative approaches to academic inquiry.
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Episode 9: Podcast explores power of prayer to shape communities
– February 9, 2024
Accounts of how prayer and efforts to apply spiritual principles to one’s daily life provide the seeds for social betterment.
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Episode 8: Podcast explores the Preparation for Social Action program
September 22, 2023How people are learning to apply scientific knowledge together with spiritual principles to the development of their communities.
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Episode 7: Youth explore Bahá’í Houses of Worship and social progress
– September 4, 2023
Reflections from young people about the role of Bahá’í Houses of Worship in strengthening community life.
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Episode 6: Podcast explores impact of Houses of Worship on community life
– August 4, 2023
Perspectives and insights about how Bahá’í Houses of Worship in Kenya and Uganda are enriching community life.
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Episode 5: Podcast explores the discourse on coexistence in the Arab region
– July 14, 2023
Features two representatives of the Bahá’í International Community exploring coexistence in the Arab region.
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Episode 3: Counsellors on educational initiatives
– June 9, 2023
Features Counsellors exploring the impact of educational initiatives in Bahá’í communities across the world.
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Episode 2: Counsellors on the advancement of women
– June 2, 2023
Counsellors discuss efforts in communities around the world to foster a culture of equality among women and men.
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Episode 1: Counsellors on youth and social transformation
– May 23, 2023
Counsellors explore the ways youth engaged in Bahá’í educational initiatives are contributing to social transformation in their communities.
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